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I mentioned in a previous thread that I would like to be able to use a sickle mower in the upright position to cut back a 1500' hedgerow and also use to cut some haygrass. I have looked at various models. Some are 3 pt, some have tires. One is a Gribaldi 7' model here:
NEW 7' Gribaldi & Salvia Superior 394 Sickle Bar Mower WARRANTY
The other is a pull type NH455 shown here: New Holland 7' pull sickle 455 Mowers for sale at Wengers of Myerstown
I have asked the dealer about the NH455 mowing in the vertical position. They said it would do it, but "it won't stay secure" in the vertical position? and "you would have to rig up a bracket" to hold it vertical, yet the pictures show it past the vertical position.
I don't understand this because if it has a hydraulic lift and belt drive, wouldn't it just be raised until it's vertical, then turn the PTO on and begin cutting?
Am I misunderstanding something? Is it something involving the spring that won't allow it to cut vertical?
Does anyone know of a model that meets the need for vertical/horizontal cutting?
I really like the used NH 455 over the Gribaldi. It fits my budget and it's heavy American steel. I just can't seem to get a 100% straight answer as to if/why it will/won't cut vertical.
Thanks.
NEW 7' Gribaldi & Salvia Superior 394 Sickle Bar Mower WARRANTY
The other is a pull type NH455 shown here: New Holland 7' pull sickle 455 Mowers for sale at Wengers of Myerstown
I have asked the dealer about the NH455 mowing in the vertical position. They said it would do it, but "it won't stay secure" in the vertical position? and "you would have to rig up a bracket" to hold it vertical, yet the pictures show it past the vertical position.
I don't understand this because if it has a hydraulic lift and belt drive, wouldn't it just be raised until it's vertical, then turn the PTO on and begin cutting?
Am I misunderstanding something? Is it something involving the spring that won't allow it to cut vertical?
Does anyone know of a model that meets the need for vertical/horizontal cutting?
I really like the used NH 455 over the Gribaldi. It fits my budget and it's heavy American steel. I just can't seem to get a 100% straight answer as to if/why it will/won't cut vertical.
Thanks.